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Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz & Former World Champion Miguel Vazquez Meet in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes from The Dancehall in San Antonio On Saturday, Mayo 28

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SAN ANTONIO (Mayo 5, 2016) – Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz (17-1, 8 KOs) ug kanhi world champion Miguel “Titere” Vazquez (35-5, 13 KOs) will meet in a 10-round battle of super lightweight contenders that headlines Premier Boxing Champions(PBC) sa FS1 and FOX Deportes from the Dancehall in San Antonio on Saturday, Mayo 28 uban sa televised coverage sugod sa 10 sa gabii. UG/7 sa gabii. PT. This marks the first Saturday primetime PBC card on FS1 and FOX Deportes and anchors an action-packed memorial day weekend.
“This is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Miingon Diaz. “Miguel Vazquez is a great former champion and I’ll have to be at my best. I’m very thankful to be the main event again and I’m thrilled to fight in San Antonio for the first time.”
“I’m very excited for this opportunity to face a skilled Olympic Gold medalist like Felix Diaz,” said Vazquez. “Siya usa ka maayo nga fighter, but he’s never faced someone as experienced and talented as I am. I look forward to a great victory in front of the great fight fans of San Antonio as I march towards becoming a world champion again.”
Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, which is promoted by Leija Battah Promotions and TGB Promotions, mapalit sa $100, $85 ug $20 ug $1,000 ug $850 for VIP tables, before taxes and fees and are on sale now. Aron sa pagpalit sa mga tiket, tawag (210) 988-8821pagbisita http://lbtickets.ticketleap.com/march28th2016/ or in person at Champion Fit Gym at 6824 San Pedro Ave.
Usa ka duha ka-time Olympian nga nagrepresentar sa Dominican Republic, Diaz Jr.. midaog sa usa ka bulawan nga medalya sa iyang ikaduhang Olympic sa 2008 sa Beijing. Karon nakig-away gikan sa Bronx, the 32-year-old increased the level of his competition with victories over Emmanuel Lartey, Adrian Granados and Gabriel Bracero before giving former champion Lamont Peterson all he could handle in losing a majority decision last October. Now he moves back to 140-pounds looking to make noise and grab a world title.
The 29-year-old Vazquez had a successful reign as 135-pound champion and defended his title eight times during his championship run. Human sa pagpukan Ji-Kaun Kim tungod sa iyang titulo, siya moadto sa pagpanalipod niini batok sa mga gusto sa Denis Shafikov, Mercito Gesta, Leonardo Zappavigna ug Ammeth Diaz. Nakig-away gikan sa Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez’s most recent victory came against Jerry Belmontes and he is looking to rebound from a decision loss to Algenis Mendez in October.
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MARIO BARRIOS DOMINATES IN 2016 DEBUT

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Litrato ni Leo Wilson / Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN, NY (Abril 16, 2016) – IBF #15 super-featherweight ranked contender,Mario Barrios, remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory over Edgar Gabejan (26-33-6, 9 KOs) a veteran of over 500 ronds, improving his record to (15-0, 8 KOs).
Kasilinganan, who hails from San Antonio, TX, came out guns blazing, dropping Gabejan in round one. Towering over his opponent, Kasilinganan, who stands over six feet tall, used his height and reach to perfection as he landed precise punches throughout the remainder of the fight. Gabejan made it to the final bell but was severely beaten up. Scorecards sa pagbasa 80-71 tabok sa board, sa tanan pabor sa Barrios.
This marks the first fight for Barrios in 2016. Uban sa kadaugan, Barrios hope to get back in the ring as soon as possible. A world title fight by the end of the year is what Barrios has is mind set on.
“I’m happy with my performance karong gabii,” Said Mario Barrios. “My opponent showed a lot of heart making it to the final bell. Going the full eight rounds was great experience for me. I feel I’m improving with each fight and I’m hoping by the end of the year I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions in my division.”
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MARIO BARRIOS TO FACE 500 ROUND VETERAN IN EDGAR GABEJAN

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Abril 13, 2016) – Unbeaten super lightweight contender, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KO), has an opponent named for his upcoming bout scheduled for this Saturday, Abril 16 gikan sa Barclays Center sa Brooklyn. Barrios will face Edgar Gabejan (27-32-6, 9 KOs), his most experienced foe to date, a veteran with over 500 battle tested rounds. The non-televised 8-round bout will take place on the undercard of a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) sa NBC tripleheader headlined by undefeated rising star Errol “Ang Kamatuoran” Spence Jr. pagkuha sa kanhi world champion Chris Algieri. Televised coverage magsugod sa 8:30 sa gabii. UG/5:30 sa gabii. PT.
Standing over six feet tall, the towering Barrios will look to carry the momentum from a fabulous 2015, where he went 7-0 uban sa 5 knockouts. Fighting in New York for the first time in his professional career, Barrios wants to send a messages to the 130-pound division with a dominating performance.
“I’m eager to get back in the ring and start the year off with a bang,” Said Mario Barrios, the rising star who hails from San Antonio, TX. “I’ve been in the gym since my last fight in mid-December and I’m ready to make statement in this fight. I want let everyone in the super-featherweight division know I’m gunning for them, especially the all the champions. Akong 2016 march toward a world title starts this Saturday. I can’t wait to let my hands go and give the east coast fans a great night of action.”

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MARIO BARRIOS TO MAKE 2016 DEBUT MARCH 15 PBC ON FOX

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Marso 7, 2016) – Undefeated super-featherweight sensation, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KOs), naghimo sa iyang 2016 debut on March 15, sa Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, SAMA. Kasilinganan, a San Antonio TX, native is scheduled to fight in a 10-round bout against an opponent TBA. Kasilinganan’ bout will be part of the televised portion of Premier Boxing Champions Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays PBC sa FS1. Tune in at 9PM ET Eastern Time / 6PM PT Panahon sa Pasipiko.
After a momentous 2015 where he went (7-0, 5 KOs), Mario Barrios is looking to continue his march toward a world title. Pagbarug nga 6'1, Barrios wants to fight for a championship before he out grows the super-featherweight division.
“Right now the goal is to win a world title at 130 libra,” Said Mario Barrios. “I’m still young enough that making weight is not a problem at the moment. I believe with a few more fights, I’ll be ready to challenge any of the champions at super-featherweight. First and foremost I must focus on March 15th and bring home a victory.”
This fight marks the third bout in a row where Barrios will be fighting in front of a nationally televised audience. Mario is grateful for the opportunity to be fighting on FOX Sports once again.
“I love fighting on Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays on FOX Sports,” Barrios nagpadayon. “I’m very thankful that FOX is brining me back. I’m always looking to impress those that are watching with an electrifying performance. If I get my opponent hurt at any time during the fight, you know I’m going for the knockout.”
Ang mga tiket nagkantidad $20 (balik), $30 (mid), $50 (ringside) can be purchased at the Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino box office or by calling 1-800-809-3636. Pultahan sa 5:00 PM. Unang away magsugod sa 5:15 PM.
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MARIO BARRIOS JOINS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT BY DONATING GIFTS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN SAN ANTONIO

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Disyembre 24, 2015) – Yesterday hot undefeated super-featherweight prospect, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 KOs), joined the Christmas spirit by donating gifts to the local boys and girls club in San Antonio. Kasilinganan, along with cornerman Rick Nunez, delivered shoes and toys to the kids, brining smiles to everyone involved.
“It was great to see the smiles on all the kids when Rick and I dropped off the gifts,” Said Mario Barrios. “I know there are a lot of kids out there that don’t get to receive many gifts during Christmas so it was nice to provide something extra for these children. It was fun and everyone was happy.”
“Mario Barrios has a big heart and he’s a great role model to everyone out here in San Antonio.” said Rick Nunez. “When he asked me to join him I didn’t hesitate. Together we were able to put a lot of smiles on those kids. It was very rewarding and Mario and I are very happy to be part of something special during Christmas.”
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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez Punctuates 2015 with 2nd round knockout over former world champion Erik Aiken

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San Antonio, Texas (Disyembre 16, 2015) – Kini nga milabay nga Sabado night in his hometown of San Antonio, undefeated Super Bantamweight contender Adan Lopez(14-0, 7 KO ni) scored a 2nd round stoppage over former world champion Erik Aiken in a bout that took place at the AT & T Center.

 

Lopez is promoted by GH3 Promotions.

Lopez dominated the action as he took the fight to the former champion, finally stopping Aiken at 2:09 sa round sa duha ka.
“I was very excited and we executed the game-plan,”Miingon Lopez, who celebrated his 25th birthday on fight night.
“I am happy to have that win in San Antonio. It’s my hometown and it’s a great place to be. I wish I was on later in the card, but I am happy to get the stoppage win.”
Aiken, who was a Featherweight world champ is the biggest name on the Lopez’ resume to date.
“He is a former world champion and even though he hasn’t fought at the world championship level in a while, a win is a win.”
Lopez will kick off what he believes will be a huge 2016 with a nationally televised bout in February.
“I am headlining ShoBox on February 12th. It will be my first headliner. Human nga, I hope that I could be in a line for a world title opportunity. I am ranked number-seven by the WBA but if that isn’t next after the ShoBox fight, we will wait for our opportunity.”
When asked if he indulged in any birthday / knockout win celebrations, Lopez was busy with his family and fans.
“I really didn’t even eat. let alone eat any cake. I was busy thanking my family and fans. I got the best present anyway and that is to be able to do what I love to do on my birthday and that is fight and win!”
GH3 Promotions nagpakita sa undefeated middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super middleweight ni Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adan Lopez ingon man Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion Juan Thompson, Jr., undefeated welterweight sa Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Kahayag heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Jr. Lightweight O'Shanique Foster & Super middleweight Andres Hernandez ngadto sa mga lig-on nga GH3 Promotions.
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Mario Barrios SA GIATUBANG Manuel naghatag KINI SABADO SA PBC SA NBCSN

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (Disyembre 7, 2015) – Walay pildeng super-featherweight pagsubang sa bituon,Mario Barrios (13-0, 7 KOs), adunay usa ka kontra nga si alang sa iyang umaabot nga away taking nga dapit niini nga Sabado, Disyembre 5th sa AT&T Center sa iyang lungsod nga natawhan sa San Antonio, Texas. Barrios will face Manuel naghatag (18-4, 11 KOs) diha sa usa ka gikatakda 8-round bout nga mahimong bahin sa televised bahin sa PBC sa NBCSN.
Kini magtimaan sa ikapito nga away sa 2015 kay Barrios nga naghimo sa iyang telebisyon debut sa Nobyembre 10th, a bout that was shown on PBC on FOX. In that fight Barrios defeated his toughest opponent to date in Enrique Tinoco (15-2-2, 11 KOs), pinaagi sa unanimous decision.
Barrios bag-o lang giputos sa pagbansay sa kampo sa Houston, TX, diin siya nagtrabaho sa isigka-Texas, ug undefeated featherweight contender Miguel Flores (18-0 9 KOs). Barrios wants to continue bringing excitement to the 130 pound division uban sa lain masilakon nga performance.
“Naghinam-hinam ko nga nakig-away pagbalik sa telebisyon,” miingon Mario Barrios nga nagagikan sa San Antonio. “Ako adunay usa ka dako nga pagbansay sa kampo sa Houston diin ako na sa pipila ka dakung sparring sa Miguel Flores ug sa usa ka pipila sa ubang mga maayo nga manggugubat. Akong gibati ko nagtubo ingon sa usa ka fighter ug ako dili maghulat sa pag-mix niini karong Sabado. Daghan sa akong pamilya ug mga higala mahimong sa pagtambong mao nga kamo mas maayo nagtuo ako pag-anhi aron sa pagdaug ug sa pagdaug tataw.”
Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, nga gipasiugdahan sa Leija Battah Promotions, mapalit sa $220, $112, $85, $58 ug $31, dili lakip na ang magamit fees, ug sa sale karon. Tiket mahimong gipalit online pinaagi sa pagbisita sa www.ticketmaster.com,www.attcenter.com o pinaagi sa pagtawag 1-800-745-3000. Tiket mahimo usab nga gipalit sa emailing m@leijabattahpromo.com o pagtawag (210) 979-3302.
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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adan Lopez sa pagkuha sa kanhi world champion Erik Aiken sa Disyembre 12 sa San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, Texas (Disyembre 2, 2015) – Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adan Lopez (13-0, 6 KO ni) mobalik sa singsing sa Saturday, Disyembre ika-12 nga sa SA&T Center sa iyang lumad nga San Antonio sa diha nga siya makakuha sa kanhi world champion Erik Aiken sa usa ka away gikatakda alang sa 6-rounds.
Lopez, nga ika gidaghanon-walo ka sa WBA sa kalig-on sa iyang mga daog sa undefeated manggugubat Pablo Cruz ug Eliecer Aquino sa ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon.
“Ang tanang butang nga maayo ug ako andam,”Miingon Lopez. “Kini mao ang kaayo nindot nga nakig-away sa San Antonio ug usab nakig-away sa akong adlaw nga natawhan. It could not be any better as the arena is about a mile from my home and its the perfect ending to my year”
Lopez mobalik 25 sa adlaw sa away ug siya gusto nga sa pagpadayon sa kakusog sa usa ka lig-on nga 2015.
“Kini mao ang labing maayo nga tuig ingon sa usa ka pro. I got the two big wins on ShoBox ug namunit sa mga rehiyonal nga mga titulo nga unta kanako pwesto sa mga organisasyon. I wish it would have happened sooner, apan mas maayo sa ulahing bahin sa kay wala pa gayud!”
Sa Aiken, siya mao ang pagkuha sa usa ka beterano nga na gikan sa singsing, apan siya mao ang usa ka kanhi nga kalibutan featherweight champion, nga may daog sa Tim Austin ug sa iyang titulo nga winning nga paningkamot sa Valdemir Pereira.
“Ako wala kaayo masayud Aiken, apan ako dili pakamenoson bisan kinsa, ilabi na kon sila nga usa ka world champion.”
“Gusto ko nga tan-awon impresibo sa Disyembre ika-12 nga ug ang usa ka dakung 2016. I am hoping for bigger opportunities. I am looking to headline a ShoBox card sa Pebrero. By the end of 2016, Makita ko ang akong kaugalingon nga ingon sa usa ka top contender, kon dili ang usa ka world champion, apan una ako sa pagtan-aw sa pagsira sa tuig pinaagi sa pagtan-aw impresibo sa atubangan sa tanan nga mga ang akong pamilya ug mga higala sa San Antonio ug sa usa ka dakung nga selebrasyon alang sa akong adlawng natawhan.”
Miingon Lopez'promoter Vito Mielnicki sa GH3 Promotions, “Kini nga usa ka dako nga tuig alang kang Adan. He had two breakthrough performances in different ways. He scored the big knockout over Cruz and then he showed a lot of heart and different aspects of his game in the win over Aquino. Aiken is a good name, nga mao ang usa ka kanhi world champion ug sa diha nga siya gets sa niini nga away, i nga ang kaniya nga sa cusp sa usa ka world title sa niini nga panahon sa sunod nga tuig.”
GH3 Promotions nagpakita sa undefeated middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super middleweight ni Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adan Lopez ingon man Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion Juan Thompson, Jr., undefeated welterweight sa Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith, Kahayag heavyweight Lavarn Harvell, Jr. Lightweight O'Shanique Foster & Super middleweight Andres Hernandez ngadto sa mga lig-on nga GH3 Promotions.
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Mario Barrios SA GIATUBANG Eduardo Rivera KINI SABADO SA Alabama

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 23, 2015) – Walay pildeng super-featherweight phenom, Mario Barrios (11-0, 6 KOs), adunay usa ka kontra alang sa iyang umaabot nga away nga dapit karong Sabado sa Kabilin Arena sa Birmingham, Alabama. Barrios will face Mexico’s Eduardo Rivera (9-2-2, 3 KOs) sa usa ka 8-roiund bout.
“Ako malipayon ilang nakita ang usa ka kontra alang kanako,” miingon sa San Antonio Texas lumad Mario Barrios. “Kini ang akong unang higayon nga nakig-away sa Alabama, so I’m excited to put on a great performance for the fans the will be in attendance. Like every Mexican fighter, I know Rivera is coming to fight. I’m expecting rough fight and I’m prepared to go the distance if I have to.”
PBC sa NBC ang bidahan ni heavyweight champion sa kalibutan Deontay “Ang Bronze Bomber” Wilder (34-0, 33 KOs) vs. Johann “Reptile” Duhaupas (32-2, 20 KOs) uban sa televised coverage sugod sa 8:30 sa gabii. UG/5:30 sa gabii. PT. Ang sibya switch sa NBCSN sa 11 sa gabii. UG/8 sa gabii. PT.
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Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez remains undefeated and looks to next big fight

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San Antonio, TX (Hunyo 4, 2015)–This past May 22, Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez won a 6-round unanimous decision over Miguel Tamayo to raise his record to 12-0.
The San Antonio native pitched a shutout on all three judges scorecards by 60-54 tallies.
Lopez was especially enthusiastic about the victory as it took place not far from where he grew up in Southern California.
“I am originally from California and I had lots of family and friends at the fight. It was a tough fight with a veteran of 30 away. I boxed and took my time to win every round,”Miingon Lopez.
The win did not come without a cost as Lopez hurt his hand but managed to come through with the victory.
“I hurt my hand and did my best with an experienced opponent. My hand is in a cast and I am taking a few weeks off. I am supposed to be back on Hulyo 17 sa ShoBox. I am just seeing what my team has planned for me. I am happy that my promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions has me on another ShoBox card.”
“I am excited to be with GH3 Promotions. Vito has done a great job keeping me busy. I have had three fights since March and stay tuned for Hulyo 17.”
GH3 Promotions nagpakita sa undefeated middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super middleweight ni Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adan Lopez ingon man Jr. Middleweight Juan Thompson, Jr., undefeated welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, lightweight Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia ug Kahayag heavyweight Lavarn Harvell sa GH3 Promotions lig-on nga.